Jeanie Buss
Sports executive of the Los Angeles Lakers
Born
September 26th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in 1961, this sports executive has served as the president of the Los Angeles Lakers since 2013. The executive has played a crucial role in the team's operations, including overseeing team management and business strategies. Under this leadership, the Lakers won the NBA Championship in 2020. The executive also focused on enhancing the team's brand and forging partnerships that expanded the fan base.
Served as president of the Los Angeles Lakers
Oversaw the Lakers' NBA Championship win in 2020
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